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Transfer news·Chelsea·Updated 1h agoRumoured

Kerim-Sam Alajbegović linked with Chelsea — 44% likely

44%
Will it happen
98%
Credibility
€40M
Reported fee
2
Reports
Likelihood · In the balance44%
Cold50/50Nailed on
  • 2 reports link Kerim-Sam Alajbegović with Chelsea.
  • The reporting is well-sourced (98% credibility), led by The Hard Tackle (summarising reporting including Fabrizio Romano updates), putting the move at roughly 44% to happen.
  • So far the talk is speculative rather than concrete.
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What the reports say

Fee reported: reported denial of a €40m/£34m bid (talks at lower fee)Fee reported: £30m (reported by some outlets)Fee reported: "no £34m bid" / talks centred on a lower fee (reported)4 of 9 cite concrete progress5 cite a named / official source
  • Reports that Chelsea remain active in the market for young talents (including continued contact over Alajbegovic); Romano commentary cited that Chelsea's valuation intention differs from some media price claims (negotiations ongoing).FootballTransfers (Fabrizio Romano summary)
  • Fabrizio Romano update: Chelsea have not submitted a €40m/£34m bid for Kerim Alajbegović but remain in talks with Bayer Leverkusen; Romano sets the record straight. (summary of Romano's update).FootballTransfers (reporting Romano)
  • Fabrizio Romano claims Roma are no longer favourites for Kerim Alajbegović and that a new club (reports name Chelsea among suitors) has emerged — local Bosnian report of Romano's update.N1 BiH (Bosnian outlet reporting Romano)
  • Chelsea have submitted an opening €30m bid for Bayer Leverkusen teenager Kerim Alajbegović — talks progressing; player reportedly lodged a transfer request (report says no personal terms yet).Get German Football News (reported / summarised)
Elite prospectScout's view · Goal-getting Attacking midfielder
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53
Rating
38
Season
9.2
Value index
9g 3a
in 28 apps · Bundesliga
Top 4% attacking midfielders · BundesligaTop 14% attacking midfielders · Bundesliga

Kerim-Sam Alajbegović is a 18-year-old attacking midfielder at Red Bull Salzburg, rated 52.7 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 1st of 207 in the Bundesliga and 48th of 206 U-19 players tracked. A teenage prospect, he has been a regular starter this season (66.4% of available minutes). He brings 0.56 goal contributions per 90 (0.42 goals, 0.14 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Alajbegović.

The fitAt Chelsea (Premier League), his Rating of 53 would rank 34th of 35 in the current squad (squad average 76) — against a reported fee of €40M.
The report at a glance
Kerim-Sam Alajbegović linked with Chelsea — 44% likely — Field Insider report card
2 Reports